Head Pressman

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We're looking for an experienced and dependable Head Press Operator to lead press operations during our overnight shift. This role is responsible for safely setting up and operating the press, maintaining production and quality standards, troubleshooting routine issues, and ensuring jobs are completed accurately and efficiently.

Because this is a night-shift position with a high level of independent responsibility, the ideal candidate is someone who can operate confidently without constant supervision, recognize and resolve routine press issues, maintain quality, and know when to stop and ask for help.

Important: Training will take place on first shift, Tuesday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Once training is successfully completed, the regular schedule will transition to the night shift of Tuesday–Thursday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

• Safely operate assigned press equipment in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
• Review job tickets, specifications, and production requirements before beginning a job.
• Set up the press for production, including installation and adjustment of plates, materials, ink, and other required components.
• Verify the correct plate, materials, and job specifications before starting production.
• Make routine press adjustments to maintain proper operation and product quality.
• Monitor the press throughout production and make adjustments as necessary.
• Safely start, stop, and shut down the press.
• Maintain appropriate production speeds while prioritizing safety and quality.
• Minimize waste, scrap, and production downtime.

• Inspect finished product throughout the production run to ensure it meets established quality standards.
• Monitor registration, alignment, color, print quality, and overall appearance.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or other quality concerns.
• Stop production when necessary to prevent continued production of defective material.
• Correct routine quality issues when within the operator's ability and training.
• Communicate recurring or significant quality issues to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Ensure completed work meets job specifications before releasing material to the next step in production.

• Recognize and troubleshoot common press and production issues.
• Identify issues such as poor print quality, registration problems, ink inconsistencies, smearing, feeding problems, or improper plate installation.
• Make appropriate routine adjustments to resolve operating issues.
• Respond appropriately to jams, alarms, unusual noises, vibration, or other abnormal equipment conditions.
• Safely stop equipment when an issue cannot be corrected through normal operating adjustments.
• Know when an issue requires assistance from Maintenance, a supervisor, or another qualified employee.
• Communicate the problem clearly when requesting assistance, including what occurred and what steps have already been taken.
• Avoid making unauthorized repairs or adjustments outside the operator's training.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required PPE.
• Maintain awareness of moving equipment and other workplace hazards.
• Follow applicable Lockout/Tagout procedures and understand when equipment must be taken out of service.
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